Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric blends synthetic staple fibers with cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing under 170 g/m². It falls under HTS 5513.39.0191 as a mixed synthetic-cotton fabric with multi-colored yarns, not fitting specific subcategories like poplin or sheeting. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification (under 170 g/m²) to avoid misclassification as heavier fabrics
• Declare yarn color variations explicitly to qualify under the 'yarns of different colors' subheading